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Kosher?

Im not Jewish so this is new to me. I always thought that Kosher meant blessed. I googled it and found that it has to do with what animals in the Bible were deamed Kosher. And also the way the animal was slaughtered (being in a humane way). So is it strictly about animals or being blessed? Or is it both? If an animal is Kosher what does that mean? TIA!!

it has to do with the animal. a pig is not kosher because they believe it is the lowest form of animal in that it rolls in mud. the animal must be blemish free and be slaughtered in a way that it feels no pain.

it has to do with the animal. a pig is not kosher because they believe it is the lowest form of animal in that it rolls in mud. the animal must be blemish free and be slaughtered in a way that it feels no pain.

My SIL's BF is Seventh Day Adventist. He can not eat pork for the same reason. He can't eat shellfish either b/c they are bottom feeders. Is this the same? Or kind of similar? thanks for your answer!

It isn't just about animals. It is much more involved than that. No, Jews who keep Kosher cannot have milk, sour cream, or any milk product when eating meat. Please read the article. It will clear up many questions.

Of the "beasts of the earth" (which basically refers to land mammals with the exception of swarming rodents), you may eat any animal that has cloven hooves and chews its cud. Lev. 11:3; Deut. 14:6. Any land mammal that does not have both of these qualities is forbidden. The Torah specifies that the camel, the rock badger, the hare and the pig are not kosher because each lacks one of these two qualifications. Cattle, sheep, goats, deer and bison are kosher.

There is no mention of these animals being 'unclean.' They are simply forbidden for consumption.